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Seiko Prospex Speedtimer HBJ005 Brings Edo Purple to a Familiar Solar Chronograph
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Seiko has released the Prospex Speedtimer HBJ005, a limited-edition solar chronograph featuring a distinctive Edo-purple and gold anniversary colorway. Priced at $775, the timepiece utilizes the established V192 movement and offers 10-bar water resistance with a sapphire crystal.
- 01Production is limited to 8,000 units globally for this anniversary edition
- 02Integrates the reliable V192 solar movement for low-maintenance operation
- 03Features a durable sapphire crystal and 100-meter water resistance rating
- 04Focuses on aesthetic differentiation over new mechanical hardware upgrades
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At $775, the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer HBJ005 sells its anniversary styling more than any new chronograph hardware. It uses Seiko’s familiar V192 solar movement, then adds an Edo-purple and gold colorway, sapphire crystal, 10-bar water resistance, and an 8,000-piece production…